Why Healthy People Still Get Bone Loss

What happens when even surgery and supplements can’t get a broken bone to heal?

When Dr. Ben Weitz fractured his femur and was told it might never heal, he turned to the same principles he’s used with patients for decades: ‘root cause, functional medicine’ thinking. In this conversation, he shares how he designed a bone-healing protocol that combined targeted nutrition, vitamin K2 and vitamin D optimization, growth factors, and the right kind of exercise stimulus. 

We also discuss why bone loss and osteoporosis aren’t just ‘aging issues’, how testing like trabecular bone scores can reveal what DEXA scans miss, and why many medications block bone repair instead of rebuilding it. The story offers a powerful look at how science, persistence, and patient intuition can work together to restore strength naturally.

If you’ve ever worried about bone density, fractures, or slow healing, this episode will help you understand what your bones really need to rebuild safely and effectively.

Episode Timeline: 

00:00 – Episode Preview

01:35 – Podcast Intro 

02:45 – Dr. Weitz’s Hip Fracture Story

04:40 – Rehab and Early Supplements

08:20 – Deciding Against Revision Surgery

09:50 – Understanding Bone Cells

11:45 – Using Forteo for Healing

12:45 – Why Monitoring Bone Markers Matters

13:50 – Adding Growth Hormone

14:50 – Bone Stimulator Protocol

15:27 – Effective Exercises for Bone

16:40 – Ballistic Loading Benefits

17:55 – Bone Density vs Bone Strength

18:37 – Understanding Trabecular Bone Score

19:40 – Why Positioning Affects DEXA

21:10 – Reading Full DEXA Printouts

23:22 – Men Rarely Get Bone Scans

27:02 – Bone Stimulator Options

29:20 – Risks of Bone Medications

33:50 – Considering Osteoporosis Treatment

34:03 – Medication vs Natural Approach

36:55 – Vitamin D and Vitamin K

39:55 – Calcium Myths Explained

42:27 – Iodine Contrast Considerations

45:49 – Where to Find Dr. Ben

47:22 – Podcast Outro

47:42 – Final Takeaways & Dr. Eric’s Closing Thoughts

About Dr. Ben Weitz: 

Dr. Ben Weitz is a Certified Sports Chiropractor and Functional Medicine practitioner for more than 35 years and he has worked with professional sports teams.  He wrote a book in 1998, “The Back Relief Book”, and has published several papers on the prevention of injuries in weight training, and he is currently working on a book on longevity. He hosts his weekly “Rational Wellness Podcast”, now in its 6th year that is devoted to all things Functional Medicine. He sees his patients at his office in Santa Monica, California, both for Functional Medicine and for Chiropractic Therapy.  

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